Assistant Professor/ or Lecturer, Political Science (limited-term)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, POLITICAL SCIENCE (limited term)

The Department of L’nu, Political, and Social Studies in the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Cape Breton University invites applications for a full-time limited term position in Canadian Public Administration at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer. This position will commence January 1 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). This role will conclude on December 20, 2025 and is subject to budgetary approval.

One of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious universities, CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning, and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 7500 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction, and employability.

CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its academic community. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape, vibrant culture, and welcoming communities on Canada’s stunning east coast, CBU attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research and we are known for our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBU’s position in post-secondary education.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a graduate degree in a relevant field of study qualified applicants should have demonstrated teaching experience in delivering courses in Canadian Government, Canadian Public Administration and Public Sector Management. Required courses in each of these areas are used to meet the subject requirements for the undergraduate Diploma in Government Management Program (DGM).
The requited courses are also used to fulfill degree requirements, as part of both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Community Studies Degree Programs. Political Science courses are delivered in-person, online and dual mode. Course loading would consist of 3 courses in the winter semester and 3 courses to be assigned over the following semesters.
Sample courses that could be assigned for the 2025 semesters include Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics, Introduction to Canadian Public Administration, Public Sector Management, Provincial Politics in Canada, Government-Business Relations in Canada, Local Government in Canada, Leaders and Leadership, Canadian Public Administration: Financial and Human Resource Management. The ability to teach quantitative or qualitative research methods would be considered an asset.
CBU teaches programs on campus, off campus in locations across and outside of Canada, and on-line. The university and its partners will therefore provide opportunities for faculty members to teach in different modes in different locations as part of their regular workload. While these opportunities may not be available equally for all faculty positions in all programs, a clear willingness to teach in different modes and locations will be noted as part of your application.

Finally, the successful candidate will be required to participate fully in the collegial life of the university by accepting administrative duties within the department and participating on university-wide committees and governance bodies.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:
• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement of research
• complete CV including a list of publications
• evidence of effective teaching
• list of at least three references.
o Short listed candidates may be required to submit three reference letters.
Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.

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Applications must be received by October 13th, 2024.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

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Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
[email protected]
1250 Grand Lake Road,
Sydney, NS B1M 1A2

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